Business Details
Professional Accounting Services in Pelham, AL
A E Accounting & Consulting has built its reputation on three core principles: professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. With over 17 years of experience in accounting, including roles at Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 companies, our team delivers expert small business accounting, business valuations, and consulting services. We specialize in maximizing cash flow, improving efficiency, and minimizing tax liabilities for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized attention, ensuring clients receive actionable insights tailored to their unique financial situations.We maintain rigorous internal controls and continuous professional education to uphold the highest standards of service. Our certificationsincluding CPA, CFE, and CFFdemonstrate our commitment to financial forensics, fraud examination, and business valuation excellence. By focusing on long-term client relationships, we provide strategic guidance that supports sustainable business growth and financial success.
Services
Small Business Accounting
Tax Preparation
Business Valuation
Estate Planning
Internal Controls
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of accounting experience with Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 companies
- Our team holds CPA, CFE, and CFF certifications for financial forensics expertise
- We provide personalized accounting solutions tailored to small business needs
- We guarantee rigorous internal controls and continuous professional education
- We specialize in business valuations and strategic tax liability minimization
Services
Small Business Accounting
We handle complete small business accounting services including bank reconciliations, income statements, and balance sheet preparation. Our team maintains clean general ledgers and provides unlimited consultations to help business owners understand their financial position. Monthly or quarterly accounting packages include customized reporting tailored to specific business needs.
Business Valuation
Our certified valuation specialists provide defensible business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, divorce settlements, and estate planning. We analyze financial data and operational metrics to deliver accurate assessments that support strategic decision-making and dispute resolution in various business scenarios.
Tax Preparation
We prepare and review individual and business tax returns with electronic filing options for faster refunds. Our services include identifying overlooked deductions, tax liability reduction strategies, and bookkeeping system setup for small business owners needing catch-up accounting services.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients organize wills, trusts, and asset distribution strategies. We assist with minimizing probate expenses, reducing estate taxes, and creating comprehensive plans for business succession and family wealth transfers.
Internal Controls
We evaluate and implement internal control systems to prevent fraud and improve operational efficiency. Our services include segregation of duties, transaction authorization protocols, asset security measures, and documented procedures for financial reporting accuracy.
People
Andy Echols
CPA, CFE, CFF
Certified Public Accountant with 17 years of experience in accounting, including Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 companies. Specializes in small business accounting, business valuations, and financial forensics. Holds CPA/ABV, CFE, and CFF certifications.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete small business accounting including bank reconciliations, income statements, balance sheets, general ledger maintenance, and unlimited consultations.
Do you handle business valuations for mergers and acquisitions?
Yes, we provide defensible business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, shareholder disputes, and estate planning with certified valuation expertise.
What tax preparation services are available?
We prepare individual and business tax returns with electronic filing options, deduction maximization strategies, and catch-up bookkeeping services for small business owners.
Do you offer estate planning assistance?
Yes, we help organize wills, trusts, asset distribution strategies, and tax minimization plans for comprehensive estate planning and succession management.
What internal control services do you provide?
We implement segregation of duties, transaction authorization protocols, asset security measures, and documented procedures to prevent fraud and improve financial reporting accuracy.
